Dell XPS 13 (2026) vs HP Spectre x360 16 (2024)
35chipPerformancespec-based46.9
40.2chipGraphicschip58.1
38.4Displayspec-based38.4
77.9Batteryspec-based77.3
93.4Portabilityspec-based55.2
2 spec wins — Dell XPS 13 (2026)5 spec wins — HP Spectre x360 16 (2024)
InnoReviews verdict
This one is close to a dead heat: Dell XPS 13 (2026) scores 53.7 against 53.6 for HP Spectre x360 16 (2024). Pick by the categories that matter to you, or by price.
Which would you pick?
Key differences
Reasons to pick the Dell XPS 13 (2026)
- 49% lower weight: 1 kg vs 1.95 kg
- 36% lower thickness: 12.7 mm vs 19.8 mm
- Lower launch price: $800 vs $1,600
Reasons to pick the HP Spectre x360 16 (2024)
- Stronger graphics score: 58 vs 40
- 100% higher RAM: 32 GB vs 16 GB
- 100% higher storage: 1,024 GB vs 512 GB
- 67% higher charging: 100 W vs 60 W
- 60% higher capacity: 83 Wh vs 52 Wh
Display
| Spec | Dell XPS 13 (2026) | HP Spectre x360 16 (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 13.4 ″ | 16 ″+19% |
| Panel type | LCD | OLED (2-in-1 touch) |
| Resolution | 2560x1600 | 2880x1800 |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 500 nits | 500 nits |
Performance
| Spec | Dell XPS 13 (2026) | HP Spectre x360 16 (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Intel Core 5 320 | Intel Core Ultra 7 155H |
| Graphics | Intel Graphics | Intel Arc Graphics |
| RAM | 16 GB | 32 GB+100% |
| RAM type | LPDDR5X | LPDDR5x-6400 (soldered) |
| Storage | 512 GB | 1,024 GB+100% |
| Storage type | PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD | PCIe Gen4 NVMe SSD |
Benchmarks
| Spec | Dell XPS 13 (2026) | HP Spectre x360 16 (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | — | 2,426Bottom 15% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | — | 12,896Bottom 43% |
Battery
| Spec | Dell XPS 13 (2026) | HP Spectre x360 16 (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 52 Wh | 83 Wh+60% |
| Web browsing endurance | 18 h | — |
| Charging | 60 W | 100 W+67% |
Design
| Spec | Dell XPS 13 (2026) | HP Spectre x360 16 (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 1 kg+49% | 1.95 kg |
| Thickness | 12.7 mm+36% | 19.8 mm |
| Material | CNC Machined Aluminum | Aluminum (recycled metal), ocean-bound plastic bezel |
Connectivity
| Spec | Dell XPS 13 (2026) | HP Spectre x360 16 (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Ports | 2x Thunderbolt 4 / USB Type-C | 2x Thunderbolt 4 (40Gbps, USB PD, DisplayPort), 1x USB-A 10Gbps, HDMI 2.1, 3.5mm combo jack |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7 | Wi-Fi 6E (Wi-Fi 7 on some configs) |
| Bluetooth | 6.0 | 5.3 (5.4 with Wi-Fi 7) |
| Webcam | 1080p FHD IR webcam | 9MP IR (HP Wide Vision) with privacy shutter |
| Biometrics | Fingerprint reader, Windows Hello facial recognition | IR face recognition (Windows Hello), fingerprint reader (optional on some configs) |
Software
| Spec | Dell XPS 13 (2026) | HP Spectre x360 16 (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Windows 11 Home | Windows 11 Home |
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